This book provides a detailed account of Venice's history during the tumultuous years between the end of the 18th century and mid-19th century. Author Edmund Flagg paints a vivid picture of the city in the midst of political and social upheaval, chronicling the key events and characters that shaped its destiny. With its rich descriptions and engaging narrative style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Venice or European history more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.